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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 245.82 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 245.82 and 104.48 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 245.82 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/245.82 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 245.82 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 25,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682.44/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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